Berni was recalled from AHL Cleveland on Thursday.
Berni was sent down before the All-Star break and did not miss a game as the Blue Jackets return to action Friday for the first time since Jan. 31. Berni had a goal in 28 games with 72 hits and 35 blocks. Berni played two games with Cleveland over the past week, going minus-two with nary a point.
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Blue Jackets' Tim Berni: Sent to bus league
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Berni was assigned to AHL Cleveland on Wednesday.
Berni has appeared in 28 straight games with the Blue Jackets, so although he'll head to the minors for now, he'll almost certainly be back with the big club following the NHL's All-Star break. Berni's picked up one goal while posting an ugly minus-17 rating through his 28 top-level appearances this year.
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Blue Jackets' Tim Berni: Five hits in Tuesday's loss
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Berni recorded two shots on goal, one blocked shot, two PIM and five hits with a minus-1 rating in Tuesday's loss to the Senators.
The 22-year-old rookie has become a reliable stay-at-home option on the Columbus blue line since making his NHL debut in early December. Berni doesn't have a point in 13 games, but he has compiled 28 hits, 16 blocked shots and 10 PIM along with 19 shots on goal and a minus-8 rating. With three regular defensemen on IR, the Blue Jackets will likely continue to lean on Berni to plug one of those holes.
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Blue Jackets' Tim Berni: Called up by Columbus
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Berni was recalled from AHL Cleveland on Monday.
Berni has one goal and three assists in 15 AHL games this season. The 22-year-old defender doesn't have any NHL experience yet.
